If you would have your son to walk honourably through the world, you must not attempt to clear the stones from his path, but teach him to walk firmly over them - not insist upon leading him by the hand, but let him learn to go alone.
More Quotes from Anne Bronte:
I cannot say my faith is strong,I dare not hope my love is great;
But strength and love to Thee belong,
O, do not leave me desolate!
Anne Bronte
But then to wake and find it flown,
The dream of happiness destroyed,
To find myself unloved, alone,
What tongue can speak the dreary void?
Anne Bronte
O, when will Man thy value learn?
Anne Bronte
My life is very lonely,
My days pass heavily,
I'm wearing of repining,
Wilt thou not come to me?
Anne Bronte
Sweet child of Heaven, and joy of earth!
Anne Bronte
For Thou hast taken my delight
And hope of life away,
And bid me watch the painful night
And wait the weary day.
Anne Bronte
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